Last Updated on April 19, 2022 by Anne-Marie
Looking for the best keto Thanksgiving recipes? Then check out these delicious low-carb keto recipes! Perfect for your holiday table, these keto-friendly recipes are low in carbs and high in protein.
Why you should try these delicious keto Thanksgiving recipes
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings families together. It's also a time where people eat too much food.
So if you're looking for ways to cut back on carbs without sacrificing flavor, then these keto Thanksgiving recipes are perfect for you or anyone following low-carb diets.
In this article, I'm sharing some of my favorite keto Thanksgiving recipes. I hope these delicious recipes will inspire you to try out some new dishes at your next holiday meal.
And they're not just for people on a ketogenic diet. Everyone can enjoy these low carb keto Thanksgiving recipes this holiday season.
You'll find everything you want for the main meal:
- keto appetizers,
- easy keto recipes for main dishes like pork tenderloin and turkey
- not just one turkey recipe but many variations: roasting, grilling, smoking, Instant Pot, even air fryer!
- all kinds of side dishes, soups, and salads, including keto mashed cauliflower and Brussels sprouts,
- low carb stuffing,
- keto rolls that taste like the real deal,
- keto desserts including the best keto cheesecakes recipes and Thanksgiving staples like pumpkin pie
- and more of your favorite foods for your holiday dinner and fall season meal plans.
I hope you enjoy the best keto Thanksgiving dinner ever with these fabulous holiday recipes.
Check out the Best Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes for more keto-friendly dessert recipes.
What holiday cooking tips help you maintain your low carb lifestyle? Share them below!
30+ Best Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
If you’re looking for the best keto Thanksgiving recipes, then look no further than these delicious low-carb Thanksgiving recipes.
Easy Instant Pot Ham Recipe with Sugar-Free Glaze (Keto and Low Carb)
You won’t believe how easy this Instant Pot ham recipe is. All you need is a few ingredients to make a low-carb holiday ham with a sugar-free keto glaze.
Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
The best Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe for moist and tender turkey. This pressure cooker turkey breast recipe takes about an hour to cook.
Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe
This Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe makes a tasty side dish. Make this easy keto broccoli salad in 15 minutes.
Easy Brined and Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe
A brine for smoked turkey breast that’s easy to make and delicious. Make this easy brined and smoked turkey breast recipe for holidays and parties.
Traeger Smoked Ham Recipe
This easy Traeger smoked ham recipe shows you how to cook a ham on your pellet-smoker grill. This method produces a gorgeous glazed ham that tastes amazing. See the tips on how to make the glaze keto-friendly.
Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Make a batch of sugar-free cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving. This keto cranberry sauce is ideal for those on low-carb or paleo diets, too.
Keto Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
Keto Pumpkin Mousse is a four-ingredient no-bake dessert recipe. Use it to fill a pumpkin mousse pie.
Brussel Sprouts Salad with Cranberries Recipe
This Brussel Sprouts Salad with Cranberries is easy to make ahead of time. Make Brussels sprout slaw for holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
Candied Pecans Recipe
Try this Candied Pecans Recipe to sprinkle on salad, as a party snack, or in baking. These easy candied pecans are sugar-free.
Make this Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe into a Pumpkin
Serve this Pimento Cheese Spread Recipe with low-carb crackers or sliced veggies. Turn it into a pimento cheese ball pumpkin for fall entertaining.
Best Smoked Turkey Brine with Smoked Turkey Rub Recipe
The best smoked turkey brine and smoked turkey rub recipe. Included are tips on how to brine and smoke a turkey.
Marinated Asparagus Recipe
An easy-to-make marinated asparagus recipe. This roasted asparagus recipe can be served either hot or cold.
Amazing Prosciutto Cups Appetizer Recipe with Goat Cheese Mousse
The best goat cheese appetizer made with prosciutto cups. This party appetizer recipe is gluten-free and keto-friendly.
Best Herb & Lemon Pork Loin Marinade for Pork Roast
Looking for the best way to prepare pork loin? Try this easy pork roast marinade recipe for the oven.
How to prepare & cook a spatchcock or butterflied turkey
How to spatchcock or butterfly turkey for the oven, smoker, or grill. A fast way to grill or smoke a Thanksgiving turkey.
How to make a homemade Italian sausage
Use homemade Italian sausage in Thanksgiving stuffing. Adjust the Italian sausage seasoning so this Italian sausage recipe is mild or spicy.
Healthy Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine is an easy, delicious side dish made with garlic that goes with any meal! Gluten-free, keto, and whole30 friendly.
The Best Keto Stove Top Stuffing Recipe
This is seriously THE BEST keto stove top stuffing recipe! It makes the most delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Add this delicious recipe for Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon to your holiday meal list. Both kids and adults love this easy side dish.
The Best Cranberry Salsa Recipe
The best cranberry salsa recipe – delicious, fresh ingredients combined to make the perfect holiday appetizer!
Easy “Potato” Keto Salad Recipe
This quick and easy “Potato” Low Carb Salad flavored with pickles, mayonnaise, and yogurt is not only a great low-carb side dish but also gluten-free and extremely delicious.
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole
Creamy mashed cauliflower mixed with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and then baked. This gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly recipe won’t just be a substitute for mashed potatoes, it will actually be a go-to dinner side dish.
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash combined with butter, onion, garlic, and Parmesan is a fantastic simple side dish that is so delicious and goes with everything. Low carb, low calorie, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and vegetarian…so eat up!
Keto Rolls
The perfect thanksgiving roll! Simple to make, and with perfect bread-like texture, you’re going to love how easy this keto rolls recipe pulls together.
Keto Gravy
A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes.
Easy Caramel Pecan Dip
If you’re looking for a super easy low carb dessert this holiday season that will wow your guests than this Easy Caramel Pecan Dip is that dessert!
Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels
These delicious low-carb Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels make an amazing appetizer that everyone will rave about.
Festive Cranberry Brussel Sprouts
These Festive Cranberry Brussel Sprouts are a fantastic low carb side dish that pairs well with roasted turkey or ham.
Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat cheese
These green beans with cranberries, bacon, and goat cheese are a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving table that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts On The Stalk
Whole roasted Brussels sprouts on the stalk with an easy maple balsamic glaze makes a show-stopper side dish perfect for any occasion! Plate the whole stalk for a unique table centerpiece or simply cut the Brussels sprouts off the stalk to serve.
The Best Mashed Cauliflower Recipe (Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes)
This creamy mashed cauliflower recipe may be lower in carbs and calories but they are just as mouthwatering as regular mashed potatoes. Made with sour cream, parmesan cheese, garlic, and butter.
Best Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe with Heavy Cream & Almond Flour Crust
This easy keto pumpkin pie recipe with heavy cream and an almond flour crust is low carb and gluten-free! Plus, it’s so easy to throw together, and you can say you made it from scratch!
Crustless Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup
This easy Crustless Pecan Pie is made without corn syrup, is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo! This healthy, lower sugar, egg-free, dairy-free, and grain-free recipe for the classic holiday dessert has all the flavors you know and love with sugar-free and keto options.
Air Fryer Green Beans
These super easy Air Fryer Green Beans are the best! Healthy, crispy, without any oil! Air-fried green beans are a perfect vegetable side dish and can be made with your choice of seasoning, cooked to perfection in just about 10 minutes!
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Soup
This Vegan Curried Pumpkin Soup is super creamy, smooth, and full of flavor! This easy pumpkin soup recipe is healthy and quick to make with canned pumpkin puree, creamy coconut milk, and curry spices!
Keto Cheesy Brussel Sprout Bake
It doesn’t get more delicious than these low-carb cheesy Brussel sprouts topped with crispy bacon! Even kids will love them!
Garlic and Chive Stuffed Mushrooms
These easy stuffed mushrooms are low-carb and gluten-free! With the flavors of garlic and chives, these mushrooms are also keto and the perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Pumpkin Spice Keto Truffles
You’ve got to try these creamy Keto Pumpkin Pie Bites! They taste like the real deal, but only have 2g net carbs each!
Keto Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
You’ll know that pumpkin season is here when you take a bite into these sugar-free frosted pumpkin spice cookies! Thick, fluffy pumpkin cookies topped with a rich cream cheese icing and a hint of cinnamon — these Keto Pumpkin Cookies are a decadent tasting treat AND low carb!
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
You’ve never had Brussels sprouts like these! Our Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious!
Best Keto Bread Rolls Recipe w/ Video - Low Carb Dinner Rolls
Soak up some of that gravy with these low carb dinner rolls! These keto rolls have a secret ingredient that makes them taste like real bread!
Zucchini Boats Vegetarian Recipe with Paneer {Gluten Free, Grain Free}
This simple zucchini boats recipe comes together with a few ingredients. It is a gluten-free and grain-free recipe.
Keto Chocolate Pudding Pie
Rich, creamy, and chocolatey, this Keto Chocolate Pudding Pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! And with only 6g net carbs per serving, it fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle!
Keto Green Beans Recipe with Cream Cheese
This keto green beans with cream cheese is perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s easy to make and a family favorite.
Keto Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie
This salted caramel pumpkin pie is such a hit! The filling tastes so delicious and the homemade whipped cream brings it to the next level.
Keto Cornbread Dressing
If you're a fan of cornbread stuffing but can't have any because you're on a low-carb diet, this Keto Cornbread Dressing is what you need!
Low-Carb Keto Creamed Spinach Casserole
This easy keto recipe is the best creamy and cheesy spinach casserole. It is the ultimate comfort food side dish for your holiday table.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Breast is incredibly moist, juicy and so easy to make! Perfect for both busy midweek meals and holiday celebrations.
Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes
Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, coated in oil, garlic, and dry herbs. They are cooked to perfection, slightly crispy from the outside and creamy gooey inner that simply melts in your mouth.
Air Fryer Baby Corn Fritters
Baby corn fritters is a crispy and easy recipe made using fresh baby corn and a few other ingredients readily available in the pantry. It is a finger food and perfect for appetizers and snacks.
Low Carb Green Bean Casserole
A low carb and keto-friendly, from scratch, classic green bean casserole. It’s rich, easy to make, and can be prepped ahead of time too!
Keto No Bake Cheesecake
For the best holiday cheesecake, this no-bake keto cheesecake recipe is to die for. No one will guess it is sugar-free and that it is this easy to make.
Low Carb Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Low Carb Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe is a great side dish for a holiday meal. It’s a Thanksgiving classic!
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
If you’re looking for a festive autumnal dessert, this Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is rich and creamy with a hint of pumpkin and the perfect spice level. It makes a lovely addition to a holiday dessert table or as a treat after any fall meal!
Keto Cornbread Stuffing with Herb Butter
A classic side dish for any holiday table, this keto cornbread dressing recipe is the perfect way to keep things low carb and gluten-free this holiday season!
How to Dry Brine a Turkey
For the most tender and juicy Thanksgiving turkey, this dry salt brine is a must. It is so easy to do and takes up less space in your refrigerator than large buckets of traditional liquid brine solutions.
Air Fryer Turkey Legs
This air fryer turkey legs recipe will walk you through how to cook gluten free, air-fried turkey legs that are deliciously crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They make the perfect extras to go with your Thanksgiving turkey.
Keto Mac and Cheese
This keto mac and cheese recipe is healthy and low carb comfort food at its’ finest. Tender cauliflower is mixed with a combination of melted cheeses then baked to perfection in this delicious side dish.
Sugar Free Cherry Pie With Low Carb Crust
You have to try this sugar-free cherry pie with a low-carb, gluten-free crust this fall and holiday season! The cherries are tart, sweet, and contain no added sugars!
Keto Stuffing Recipe
Roasted cauliflower replaces the bread cubes, sausage adds flavor along with the fresh herbs, and walnuts add crunch and texture.
Smoked Pumpkin & Smoked Pumpkin Soup
Easy to make, this smooth, creamy, and delicious, this Smoked Pumpkin Soup is the perfect start to any fall or Thanksgiving meal.
Gingerbread and Walnut Rum Cake
It's hard to believe this deliciously spicy and boozy gingerbread rum “fruit” cake with toasted walnuts will fit into your healthy and sugar-free keto diet. But it will!